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Shadow Priest Guide for Raid (Updated May 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Shadow Priest for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

Priest Banner
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Raid Tier
103
Raid Runs
285
Ilvl
2.24%
Raid Popularity
103 233
Raid DPS
Stats• Talents• Gear• Sockets• Enchants• Item Level• Comps• Races

Shadow Priest Stats for Raid

Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility
264
Critical Strike
485
Haste
453
Mastery
33
Versatility
1 250
Intellect
38
Avoidance
38
Leech
36
Speed
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Shadow Priest Talents for Raid

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Improved Flash HealAngelic Feather1/1Mind Blast1/1Holy NovaDispel Magic1/1Spiritual Guidance1/1Psychic Scream1/1LightburstLeap of Faith1/1Purify Disease1/1Power Infusion1/1Painful Invocation1/1Petrifying Scream1/1Surge of LightBody and Soul1/1Mass Dispel1/1Twins of the Sun Priestess1/1Strength of Resolve1/1Mind ControlPsychic Voice1/1Everlasting LightMove with GraceMental AgilityTwin Disciplines1/1Dark Enlightenment1/1False AutonomyShackle HorrorInspirationBinding Heals1/1Shadow Word: Death1/1Sanguine Teachings1/1Desperate Prayer1/1Twist of Fate2/2Tithe Evasion1/1Fade1/1Angel's Mercy1/1Protective Light1/1Mindpierce1/1Spectral IllusionImproved Fade2/2Light's Inspiration1/1Unwavering WillSpell Warding2/2PhantasmAngelic BulwarkFocused Power1/1Phantom Reach1/1Translucent Image1/1

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Priest · Shadow

Priest · Shadow
Resonant Energy1/1Perfected Form1/1Sustained Potency1/1Energy Conservation1/1Power Surge1/1Energy Cycle1/1Incessant Screams1/1Empowered Surges1/1Halo1/1Manifested Power1/1Divine Halo1/1HaloSpiritwell1/1Word of Supremacy1/1Focused Outburst1/1
Specialization
Shadow Word: Madness1/1Psychic Link1/1Invoked Nightmare1/1Mental Fortitude1/1Thought HarvesterTentacle Slam1/1Shadowy Apparitions1/1Tormenting Whispers1/1Descending DarknessSurge of Insanity1/1Shadowy Insight1/1VoidtouchedVoidform1/1Haunting Shadows1/1Mental Decay1/1Shadowfiend1/1Dark ThoughtsMaddening TouchImproved Voidform1/1Phantom MenaceDark EvangelismShattered Psyche1/1Subservient Shadows1/1Mastermind2/2Mind's Eye1/1Spectral Horrors1/1Instilled DoubtMindbenderDeathspeakerMind DevourerAuspicious Spirits1/1Maddening Tentacles1/1Inescapable TormentMadness WeavingDeath's TormentScreams of the Void2/2Tormented Spirits1/1Insidious Ire2/2Crushing VoidIdol of Y'ShaarjIdol of N'Zoth1/1Idol of Yogg-Saron1/1Idol of C'Thun1/1Void Apparitions4/4
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Shadow Priest Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Shadow Priest Best Sockets for Raid

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Shadow Priest Best Enchants for Raid

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Shadow Priest Recommended Raid ilvl

248
LFR
265
Normal
279
Heroic
284
Mythic

Shadow Priest Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
19.42%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.53%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
13.59%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
11.65%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.77%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.80%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
6.80%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
5.83%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
5.83%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.83%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
5.83%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
5.83%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
5.83%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.85%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.88%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.88%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.88%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
3.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.88%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
3.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.88%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
3.88%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
3.88%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival Hunter
3.88%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety Rogue
3.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.88%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.88%

Shadow Priest race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf36.2%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf26.9%
  • Human
    Human11.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr7.3%
  • Gnome
    Gnome6.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei6.2%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf2.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.2%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf31.2%
  • Goblin
    Goblin21.6%
  • Undead
    Undead18.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr6.7%
  • Troll
    Troll5.9%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.2%
  • Orc
    Orc2.3%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.2%

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